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Helen Susan Bertha Backus 1907–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Apr 1907

Birth Location: Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan

Death Date: 28 Apr 1995

Death Location: Michigan, United States

Father: Henry Backus

Mother: Johannah Hammer

Spouse(s): Arnold Kolberg

Children(s):

In 1907, Helen Susan Bertha Backus entered the world in Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan, born to Henry Herman Backus And Johannah Wilhelmina Hammer. In 1910, Helen Susan Bertha Backus resided in Benton Harbor Ward 1, Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Helen Susan Bertha Backus resided in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Helen Susan Bertha Backus married Arnold Albert Emiel Kolberg, and had children including Garyham Kolberg. Helen Susan Bertha Backus passed away in 1995 in Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Helen Susan Bertha Backus entered the world in Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan, born to Henry Herman Backus And Johannah Wilhelmina Hammer.
  • In 1910, Helen Susan Bertha Backus resided in Benton Harbor Ward 1, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Helen Susan Bertha Backus resided in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Helen Susan Bertha Backus married Arnold Albert Emiel Kolberg, and had children including Garyham Kolberg.
  • Helen Susan Bertha Backus passed away in 1995 in Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Backus
1886–1944
Birth Location: Volhynia, Russia
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Johannah Hammer
1888–1952
Birth Location: Russia
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Spouses(s)

Arnold Kolberg
1901–1957
Birth Location: Michigan
AK

Children(s)

Helen Backus's Ancestors

Self
Helen Backus
1907–1995
Birth Place: Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan
Parents
Henry Herman Backus
1886–1944
Volhynia, Russia
Johannah (Wilhelmina) Hammer
1888–1952
Russia
Grandparents
John (G.) Backus
1860–
Russia
Minnie Backus
1863–
Russia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helen Backus's Timeline

6 Records

1907
26 Apr 1907
Birth of Helen Susan Bertha Backus in Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan
Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 3
Helen Susan Bertha Backus resided here in Benton Harbor Ward 1, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor Ward 1, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Helen Susan Bertha Backus resided here in Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1935
1935-1993
Age 28
Helen Susan Bertha Backus resided here in Berrien Springs, MI
Berrien Springs, MI
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
Helen Susan Bertha Backus resided here in Oronoko, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Oronoko, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1995
28 Apr 1995
Age 88
Death of Helen Susan Bertha Backus in Berrien, Berrien, Michigan
Berrien, Berrien, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1907
    Event Place: Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oronoko, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1733; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 11-67
    [3] Michigan Deaths
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 364-42-7008; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1957-1959
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 665
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 1, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [7] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Benton Harbor Ward 1, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 1, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T625_757; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 665

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Berrien Springs, MI
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oronoko, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1733; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 11-67

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Oronoko, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oronoko, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T627_1733; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 11-67

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1995
    Event Place: Berrien, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 364-42-7008; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1957-1959
    [3] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index
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